Here is a Civil War field artillery projectile referred to as a ‘James Rifle’ shell in very good, original excavated condition. Recovered at an unknown location by Mark Mason in the Richmond, VA area, most of these James percussion shells appeared in use from 1861 through 1863 primarily in the mid to Deep South areas of conflict.

Known to collectors as a 3.8” Type II James Rifle shell, the cylindrical-shaped round measures almost 7½” high, has a base diameter of 3.75” and weighs 14.5 pounds. Constructed of cast iron, this excavated specimen features a pronounced pointed nose, no bourrelets, and an excellent heavily ribbed shell body. No sabot. The projectile is in very good, strong dug condition from the battlefield. Entire body of the shell exhibits light surface pitting and has not been cleaned. Wears a pleasing, light chocolate brown color.

The shell retains no James-style percussion fuse in the nose of the projectile. Used with existing Union Army bronze smoothbore cannon that were contracted to be rifled, this 3.8” caliber dug specimen of heavy artillery makes a rare and wonderful adder to any Civil War field artillery display or “heavy metal” collection.

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